Aloe vera is one of the best natural remedies for skin care since it contains countless properties that help us improve the health of our skin. It’s moisturizing, repairing, and regenerating properties make it one of the home remedies to eliminate stretch marks.
Among its properties, the following stand out:
· Deeply hydrates the skin as it is rich in water, vitamins and minerals. It reaches the innermost layers of the skin, repairing the most difficult tissues.
· Stimulates the production of collagen thanks to its auxin and gibberellin content. It helps to activate the natural production of collagen and, therefore, to prevent stretch marks, since they appear when the collagen and elastin fibers of the skin break.
· Its antioxidant components have the ability to repair the cells that make up the skin and help them stay young and healthy.
· Attenuates scars and marks. Its content in vitamin C and E help to reduce marks, blemishes and scars on the skin, such as stretch marks.
Among the types of stretch marks, white stretch marks are the most difficult to eliminate, since these marks acquire that whitish tone over time as opposed to red or violet. It is possible to reduce its visibility and aloe vera can be a good solution in this case.
The most recommended is that you use the pure gel that is inside the leaves of the aloe vera plant. The best treatments to remove stretch marks with aloe vera are the following:
Pure Aloe Vera Gel
If you have a plant, cut one of the leaves at the base, the ends and the tip to remove all the thorns. Then cut it in half and scoop out the gelatinous liquid from the inside with a spoon.
Use the aloe vera gel to apply it directly to the stretch marks. Massage the area with your hands until the aloe has been completely absorbed.
Perform this treatment daily to obtain effective results.
Aloe vera and avocado
Avocado is another very effective natural product in the fight against stretch marks. It has regenerating, moisturizing properties and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. So an aloe vera and avocado mask is perfect for treating white stretch marks and making them less visible.
In this case, cut an avocado and extract the pulp. Pour the aloe vera gel, the avocado pulp and a tablespoon of olive, almond or coconut oil into a container. Crush all the ingredients until you create a homogeneous mask that you will apply to the stretch marks area with a circular massage. Let it act for about 20 minutes and then remove it.
Perform this treatment at least twice a week for best results.
You can use both treatments together, they will help you improve the area and make your stretch marks less visible.
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